King George VI One Rupee Bank Note, 1940, Type 4.1, Signed by C. E. Jones, PMG 58 Choice About Uncirculated

The One Rupee bank note of King George VI, issued in 1940 and bearing the signature of C. E. Jones, is an important and highly collectible issue from the British India series. Classified as Type 4.1 and catalogued as R IPM #4.1.1A, this note carries the G/90 Prefix with a black serial number, a characteristic feature of the early wartime issues. The obverse features the portrait of King George VI, complemented by intricate security patterns and multilingual denomination panels typical of pre-Independence Indian currency. Professionally authenticated and graded by PMG as 58 Choice About Uncirculated, the note exhibits only minor handling with strong original paper quality, sharp details, and excellent eye appeal. Issued during the Second World War and the final decade of British rule in India, this 1940 One Rupee note represents an important chapter in Indian monetary history and is a desirable addition to any collection of British Indian paper money.